There are a lot of misconceptions about fuel grades – and by fuel grades I mean the octane rating. With names like “Standard," “Super," “Plus," and “Premium,” it&rs...
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Question:What can I do to improve my fuel economy?John's Automotive Repair Answer:There are actually a lot of things Corvallis drivers can do – some of them are pretty easy....
When we Corvallis travel around OR, each of us must deal with blind spots. We can greatly reduce our blind spots by properly adjusting our vehicle mirrors to give the widest coverage possible. We shou...
This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 gasoline. Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run ...
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John's Automotive Repair Tech Question:I was driving on a local Corvallis road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I...
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When someone mentions diesels around Corvallis, images of smoky, rattly trucks may spring to mind. The fact is that the modern, clean diesel engine is much more refined than in th...
I’d like to give you a quick overview of the fuel system. It starts with the fuel tank. The fuel pump is located inside the tank and pumps fuel out to the engine. Somewhere alo...
This fuel saving tip for Corvallis residents is so simple you won't believe it. It has to do with your gas cap. The first thing is to make sure it's screwed on tight. If it's loose, gas vapor will be ...
